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Watermelon: A juicy dilemma for those with dysphagia
Watermelon is a snack that many turn to when summer is around the corner. They’re juicy, sweet and refreshing…what’s not to love? For...
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OSCAR Care Group
Sep 20
Dementia and Speech Pathology is more than Dysphagia
This Dementia Action Week, our Speech Pathology team are highlighting how they can help people with Dementia for more than dysphagia....
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 5
A Deep Dive into Stroke Recovery with a Speech Pathologist
Stroke is a serious health concern in Australia, affecting a substantial portion of the population. The latest figures from the Stroke...
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 15
Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk
As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 9
How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes
A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...
OSCAR Care Group
Jun 25
RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents
This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...
OSCAR Care Group
May 22
Supporting Swallowing and Communication for People with Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to die. It is estimated...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 13
Dysphagia: To Thicken or not to Thicken
Thickened fluids play a key role in the management of swallowing difficulties, clinically known as dysphagia, but are they the best...
OSCAR Care Group
Aug 20, 2023
Peanut Butter: A Sticky Situation for people with dysphagia
Peanut butter is a first choice for many when it comes to the array of spreads available to us, especially on toast for breakfast or a...
OSCAR Care Group
Jun 8, 2023
Can swallowing assessments be conducted via telehealth?
Telehealth is a rapidly growing space for our allied health professionals, specifically when it comes to our Speech Pathology practice at...
OSCAR Care Group
Apr 12, 2023
5 reasons why you need IDDSI training
A big part of our role as Speech Pathologists is providing education to others. This is particularly true for our training that we...
OSCAR Care Group
Mar 16, 2023
Resident’s choice and control: A difficult diagnosis to swallow
Dysphagia can be an overwhelming and devastating diagnosis for many people living with the condition, as well as their family and close...
OSCAR Care Group
Dec 7, 2022
All we want for Christmas is safe consumption
The Christmas season is upon us, a season filled with presents, family and friends and way too much food. If you’re planning on having a...
OSCAR Care Group
Sep 19, 2022
Dementia awareness: You are not alone
Dementia is one of the worlds most feared illnesses. Its cruel and relentless nature and the way it impacts families is certainly...
OSCAR Care Group
Jul 28, 2022
We hate to be the bread-er of bad news
Crunchy toast with your favourite spread for breakfast, a big sandwich with lots of fillings for lunch, and a side of toast (yes, again)...
OSCAR Care Group
Jun 10, 2022
Finding your voice with MND
You may have seen talk in the media recently about ‘The Big Freeze’, or seen those blue beanies roaming around the streets of Melbourne...
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